Program Overview 

 The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) offers the Business Connect Central Co-op Program, providing students with experiential learning opportunities in various business sectors, including banking, accounting, finance, marketing, and management/operation. This program enables students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing their skills and understanding of business operations. 

Application model

• One application per company (each company has its own form).

• Deadlines vary by company (see each company section).
  
  

Semester 2 2025-2026 at a glance

• Semester 2 Application deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025 — 4:00 p.m.

• Info sessions (Semester 2 intake):

Thursday,  October 30th, 2025 — lunch hour

Friday, November 7th, 2025 — lunch hour

• Interviews: Week of November 24, 2025, and week of December 1, 2025
  
  

• Placement dates:

  • Semester 1: September 22, 2025 – January 16, 2026

  • Semester 2: February 23, 2026 – June 12, 2026
    
    

Program-wide expectations (summary)

• Attendance & hours

• Attitude and Workplace Conduct

• Dress Code

• Virtual etiquette

• Social Media Etiquette

• Cell Phone and Technology Usage

• Communication cadence
  
  

Full details are covered during orientation and in each company behaviour agreement document.

Co-op Credits:

The program offers various credit structures, including AM & PM sessions or 4-credit co-op placements, accommodating different student schedules and academic requirements.; Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2. 

Application timelines for co-op teachers:

ELIS applications for SEM 1 open in May and ELIS applications for SEM 2 open in November. Students must be entered into ELIS first before they can be considered for the program.  Please reach out to vanessa.Yoon@tdsb.on.ca for more details.  

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